What is the system of ruling a civilization called?
government
What was the ruler of ancient Egypt called?
pharaoh
What term describes a person who is owned by another and has no freedom?
slave
What is the name for a group of people trained and equipped to fight in battles?
army
What is the form of government with a king or queen?
monarchy
What was a ruler of ancient China often called?
emperor
Who is entitled to inherit a throne or property?
heir
What do you call a territory or land ruled by a king or queen?
kingdom
In which government type can citizens participate in decision-making?
democracy
What do you call a male ruler who has supreme power over a kingdom or territory, often inheriting the position through a family line or being chosen by the people?
king
What is a member of a community with rights and responsibilities called?
citizen
What is the accumulation of valuable resources or possessions called?
wealth
What type of government is ruled by a small group of people?
oligarchy
What is called when there is a succession of rulers all from the same family?
dynasty
What do you call those who belonged to the upper social class in ancient societies?
noble
Which two ancient civilizations had city-states (Egypt, Greece, Maya, China)?
Greece and Maya